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Azerbaijan

The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst international students and we have been welcoming students from Azerbaijan for many years.

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Eligible students from Azerbaijan still pay the same fees as UK students at USW.

We have three vibrant campuses around the capital city of Wales; Cardiff. Here, you can enjoy a high standard of living at a low cost. You’ll be surrounded by the best of South Wales’ cities, coast and countryside, and we’re only 2 hours from London via train. Most of our 500 + courses are recognised or accredited by professional organisations and are all taught with employability in mind. That’s why 96% of USW graduates are in Employment and/or Further Study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22).

Everything you need to know

As a self-funding international student from Azerbaijan, you are eligible for a scholarship of:

  • £1,500 per year for undergraduate students
  • £2,000 per year for postgraduate students

This applies to courses starting in September 2024 and February 2025. You will be automatically considered for one of these awards when we receive your application.

For individual fees please check your selected course page.

Students who have successfully completed the Certificate of General Education (Attestation) at year 11 and who have an English language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0 can be considered for a Foundation Programme.

Academic Qualifications

  • Applicants who have successfully completed one year of an Undergraduate degree in Azerbaijan may be considered for direct undergraduate degree entry.
  • Advanced entry to year two of certain degree programmes is possible if you have completed two years of a relevant degree in Azerbaijan.
  • Advanced entry to year three of certain degree programmes is possible if you have completed three years of a relevant degree in Azerbaijan.

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for Undergraduate study. The University of South Wales also recognises the following English language qualifications:

  • GCSE English at grade C
  • IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each band)

Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language Courses to prepare you for academic studies.

Academic Qualifications

  • Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree with a ‘’good/satisfactory’’ grade.
  • Successful completion of Specialist Diploma with a ‘’good/satisfactory’’ grade. 
  • Successful completion of Magister (Masters) programme.
  • Applicants with a Master's degree will be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies.

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for Postgraduate study. The University of South Wales also recognises the following English language qualifications:

  • GCSE English at grade C
  • IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.

Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language Courses to prepare you for academic studies.

Please contact us with any questions you may have about studying and applying to the University of South Wales.

Tom Hill, International Executive

Telephone: +44 (0)1443 483413
Email: thomas.hill@@southwales.ac.uk
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

Representatives

SI-UK
Haydar Aliyev Prospekti 152 Çinar Plaza İş Merkezi A Blok 4.Kat 64m Bakü, Azerbaycan
Tel: +994 12 408 23 03 | +994 55 408 23 03
Email: [email protected]

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